Mental Health Tech: Patient Care & Behavioral Support

Seaside Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Seaside Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support RN/LPN with direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric/heathcare setting. The role involves assisting in delivering care to patients with acute behavioral disorders or chronic psychiatric illness, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

You will monitor patients, complete observation records, and assist with admissions, vital signs, and daily living activities as needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience on a medical-surgical, skilled nursing, or psychiatric unit.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication; maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the RN and/or LPN with direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Assists in delivering care to psychiatric patients with acute behavioral disorder or chronic illness exacerbation.
• Reports abuse or neglect to a direct supervisor immediately.
• Monitors patients to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and assists in patient observation.
• Performs clerical duties to support unit activities and assists with admissions, vital signs, weights, and documentation.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Team environment

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Seaside Health System is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support RN/LPN with direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric/heathcare setting. The role involves assisting in delivering care to patients with acute behavioral disorders or chronic psychiatric illness, while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

You will monitor patients, complete observation records, and assist with admissions, vital signs, and daily living activities as needed.